Strategic Business Advisory Service

IDA Training Grant Support Services

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Trigraph's Training Advisory Service (TAS)

Trigraph’s Training Advisory Service (TAS) helps IDA Ireland client companies secure funding for strategic workforce development initiatives through expertly crafted Training Grant applications.

For more than 20 years, we have worked alongside multinational organisations, indigenous enterprises, and high-growth businesses to identify capability gaps, align learning investment with business strategy, and maximise available IDA funding opportunities.

Our role extends beyond application support. We help organisations build compelling business cases that demonstrate how workforce development will drive innovation, digital transformation, productivity, sustainability, leadership capability, and long-term competitiveness.

Whether you are planning a major digital transformation programme, introducing new technologies, strengthening leadership capability, or preparing your workforce for future growth, we help turn strategic challenges into funded learning investments.

Why Choose Trigraph?

20+ Years of IDA Experience

Trigraph has supported IDA Ireland and its client companies for over two decades, developing a deep understanding of the assessment process, evaluation criteria, and strategic priorities that underpin 100% successful applications.

Proven Success Across Multiple Sectors

Our experience spans:

Life Sciences & MedTech
Advanced Manufacturing
Technology & Digital Services
Engineering
Financial Services
Shared Services & Global Business Services

Recent clients supported include organisations such as Penn Engineering, Siemens Healthineers, Merit Medical, Stryker, Novartis, AbbVie, J&J MedTech, Teleflex, Celestica and Vantive.

Strategic, Not Administrative

We don’t simply complete forms. We help organisations:

Define strategic workforce priorities
Identify critical capability gaps
Align learning investment with business objectives
Articulate measurable business outcomes
Demonstrate organisational impact
Develop robust implementation plans
Position projects in line with IDA strategic priorities

The Process - How We Support Your Application

Our Training Advisory Service provides end-to-end support throughout the grant application process.

Strategic Discovery – we facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to understand:

Business strategy and growth objectives
Current organisational challenges
Future capability requirements
Transformation initiatives
Workforce development priorities

Application Development – we work alongside your project team to:

Develop the training strategy
Define training objectives
Build the training plan
Complete IDA scorecards
Prepare financial and headcount information
Draft supporting narratives and documentation

Alignment with IDA Priorities

A key differentiator of our approach is our ability to position applications in line with IDA Ireland’s evolving strategic agenda.

Typical themes include:

Digitalisation and AI adoption
Innovation and R&D capability
Leadership and management development
Sustainability and decarbonisation
Organisational agility
Talent attraction and retention
Future skills development
Regional growth and investment

This ensures applications clearly demonstrate strategic value and long-term business impact.

Our Process - Phased Approach

Phase 1 – Strategic Alignment

Working with senior leaders and key stakeholders, we:

Review business strategy
Identify strategic challenges
Prioritise capability gaps
Agree project scope
Assess alignment with IDA priorities

Phase 2 – Application Development

We then partner with your project team to:

Develop the training roadmap
Define skills requirements
Build the implementation plan
Prepare supporting evidence
Review and refine documentation
Complete financial and cost schedules

Phase 3 – Submission Readiness

Before submission, we ensure:

Strategic alignment is clear

Outcomes are measurable
Risks are addressed
Financials are robust
Documentation is complete
The application is assessor-ready

What Makes a Strong Training Grant Application?

Successful applications demonstrate more than training activity. They clearly show how capability development will contribute to business performance and strategic growth.

Key elements include:

Strategic Business Need – A clear link between business objectives and workforce capability development.
Defined Capability Gaps – Evidence-based identification of current and future skills requirements.
Measurable Outcomes – Specific organisational benefits linked to productivity, innovation, quality, leadership effectiveness, digital capability, sustainability, or operational performance.
Structured Learning Plan – A detailed implementation roadmap outlining training activities, learner groups, timelines, and expected outcomes.
Long-Term Impact – A compelling narrative demonstrating how learning investment will strengthen competitiveness and support future growth.

The Business Value

✓ Clients engage Trigraph because we help them:
✓ Strengthen the quality of applications
✓ Improve alignment with IDA priorities
✓ Reduce internal workload
✓ Accelerate application development
✓ Create stronger strategic narratives
✓ Increase confidence throughout the process
✓ Build workforce capability plans that support long-term growth

What our clients say

We have helped thousands of individuals achieve excellence in their workplace through professional training.

The course, content and trainer were all top quality. However, I wonder if anything will be done to remedy the issues raised regarding PMDS and the availability of training.

The course was really informative and the tutor was very good

Excellent course. Very interactive. Very well explained and retained your focus

Shaun was a great instructor. A very hands-on intro to power automate and powerapps. Feel like I have some tools now to go explore the programs myself.

Really enjoyable and great balance between information and interactive engagement

This course totally exceeded all my expectations. Joe is an expert on all aspects of AI and is fully up-to-date on all aspects of the subject. At the end of each session I always had a list of areas I wanted to go and experiment with in more detail, and I hope I will introduce some of the ideas and be more productive in my work.

Speak to our Training Advisory Team

Whether you are considering a new IDA Training Grant application or exploring future workforce development initiatives, our team can help you identify opportunities and develop a clear pathway forward.

Contact

Patrick O’Callaghan
Senior Consultant & Training Advisory Lead

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